Cajun Style Rice Pilaf
Bring a taste of Louisiana to your table!
If you're searching for a dish bursting with bold taste and irresistible aromas, look no further than our Cajun Style Rice Pilaf recipe, with its harmonious blend of aromatic spices, succulent shrimp, and colorful vegetables. This southern-inspired, easy-to-make dish is great for intimate dinners or social gatherings. Complete the experience by pairing it with a chilled glass of 14 Hands Rosé, which beautifully complements the Cajun spices.
Pair with 14 Hands Rosé
Serves 4
Total Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
- 8 ounces Italian sausage links
- 1 pound shrimp, shell on
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup 14 Hands Rosé
- 1/3 cup peas
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Boil sausage in water for 5 minutes. While sausage is boiling, remove the shells from the shrimp. Put shells and tails in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Grill the sausage links for about 5 minutes or until they are completely cooked through.
- Brush the shrimp with oil and grill about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Heat a medium sized pot on medium-high heat and add vegetable oil, onions and red pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Add Cajun seasoning and rice, cook while stirring for 1 minute. Add Rosé wine, stir for a few seconds and strain the shrimp stock into the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the shrimp and sausage into bitesize pieces.
- Once rice is done, add peas, shrimp and sausage then cook for another 2 minutes to heat the sausage and shrimp through. Add salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with chopped green onions.
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